Congregation Votes to Withdraw

by Bob Shilts Can two walk together, except they be agreed? —Amos N. CAPE MAY - Until recently the South Jersey Baptist Church on Town Bank Rd. here was the only Southern Baptist Church in Cape May County. Last month, in response to a growing rift

the church since 1979, the crisis now facing Southern Baptists nationwide is the struggle raging between moderates and fundamentalists. The major controversy centers around views of inerrancy and infallibility of the Scriptures. TRADITIONALLY. Southern Baptists have based their doctrine on the fundamental view that the Scriptures have no

moderate view is one that'the Scriptures are mixed with truth and error — error being possible in sflch things as names, places and accounts of miracles. "We (South Jersey Baptist) want to remain fundamental rather than liberal," the pastor explained, noting that based on the limited infallibility view of the Scriptures. one can only conclude that parts of

“tPe want to re in the denomination centering around interpretation of the Bible, church members voted to withdraw from the Southern Bap-

tist Convention.

According to Rev. Ron Varner, pastor of

in fundamental rather than liberal”

the Scriptures have errors in them inspired by the Holy Spirit - parLs of the

Scriptures aren't inspired at all. "IF GOD BECOMES fallible, it under-

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errorts and are totally trustworthy. Moderates, however, believe that infallipility should apply only to spiritual mapers of faith and practice, and not to historic and scientific matters. The

PASTOR VARNER

PACKING & STACKING books and boxes, librarian Emma Elwell prepare • for Saturday's long-awaited relocation of the library from a cramped basement in city hall to much roomier quarters two blocks away. The move promises to be a media event.

The Story of a Big Move

by Libby Demp Forrest

Once upon a time, my sons would curl up on my knees and together we would read a book called The Zoo That Moved. It was whimsically illustrated by Don Madden, an artist acquaintance, and tells the story of the relocation of the Los Angeles Zoo

“It’s been a part of my life for 21 years now.”

from an outdated site to a new & beautiful zoo where now "The birds twitter endlessly about all the sky they see and all the

room they have."

Somehow that book stuck in my mind when I made a final trip to the Cape May City library that has been crammed into the catacombs of City Hall (the former

Beach Fee Vote Tues.

high school) for generations For years town librarian Emma G. Elwell and her staff have squeezed past one another, bracing themselves against toppling books,

and overhead pipes.

To quote from The Zoo That Moved "Even the people of the city agreed We

need a new zoo, they said. So finally a new

zoo was built."

To paraphrase: "Even the people of the city agreed. We need a new library, they said. So finally a new library was found." THE WELL-TOLD story of the many disappointments, administrations and

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SEASCAPE: Picture Erosion Control by Terry Xughes STONE HARBOR - Will artificial kelp stem beach erosion? That generally was the question discussed as Bill Garrett Jr. presented a slide show and lecture at the local firehouse last Saturday. Specifically, would the man-made "kelp" slow down and possibly reverse the beach erosion south of the 122nd St. Point area here? Garrett’s father, a chemical engineer at DuPoint, invented Seascape, an artificial seaweed made of polypropylene. Because of the beach erosion here. Councilman Jack Fitzpatrick invited Gi. rett to present his ideas. "THIS IS AN academic meeting and learning process sponsored by citizen Jack Fitzpatrick — not as a councilman. I am concerned about our erosion problem andam interested in learning more about the artificial kelp idea," said Mr. Fitzpatrick. Garret explained to the small group of people attending the lecture that the synthetic seaweed has been used successfully in reversing erosion along Lake Michigan and at Cape Hatteras, N.C. "I have seen the results at Hatteras,” concurred Stone Harbor resident Lloyd Pain, "and it is phenomenal how well it worked." THE SEAWEEDS effect is similar to that of an underwater snow fence. The tentacles, shaped like palm f/onds, moderate (Page 20 Please)

SEASCAPE, synthetic seaweed, is examined by Jack Fitzpatrick as its held by Bill Garrett Jr. outside the firehouse.

WILDWOOD CREST - Both supports and opponents of beach fees in this resort met separately with the news media last week to drum up support for their viewpoints before voters file to the polls next Tuesday to decide the controversial issue. The May 25 referendum will give residents the chance to determine if an ordinance passed here last fall establishing fees wilTgo into effect this summer. It will also sir the stage for the future of free beaches in the Wildwoods -r the only

beachfront municipalities in the county still without fees. ACCORDING TO CREST Mayor John Panthlone — who believes there was and still is support for beach fees among most residents —, "The idea that many have tried to project is that we are dictating to the residents and taxpayers of Wildwood Crest." He emphasized that the idea for beach fees as a means of acquiring revenue was first raised in July 1981 dur(Page 21 Please)

NewSs^iCw^ . Weeks Digest Top Stories Centennial Parade SEA ISLE CITY - This resort official ly begins its season-long 100th arfniversary celebration with a Centennial Parade Saturday afternoon which is seen attracting-thousands of spectators and scores of dignitaries including U S. Sen. Bill Bradley A number of marching units are scheduled to participate in the parade, which steps off 2 p.m. May ^2 from Kennedy Blyd, and the Bridge. The route continues down Kennedy to Landis then south to the Shopping Center, 63rd and Landis. The reviewing stand is in front of •city hall. 43rd and Landis For Death Penalty Assemblyman Guy Muziani intends to vote in favor of legislation calling for the reinstatement of the death penalty The assemblyman indicated last week the bill sponsored by Joseph Chinnici (R-Cape'May. Cumberland) was submitted to the legislative last week to be assigned to a committee for considers lion |Mziani, co-sponsor of the bill, said no date has been set for full Assembly consideration. The state Senate recently approved f similar legislation 31-5, with Sen. James Hurley voting for the bill Passage is also expected in the Assembly Special Cops OK TRENTON The state Supreme Court ruled last week that qualified special officers have^he same authority as regular police, including the power to carry weapons The decision reversed a Superior Court Appellate ruling which agreed.with the Belmar Policemen's Benevolent Assn , contention that authorizing special police to do the same duties as acadeniy trained officers could be dangerous. Belmar is a Monmouth County resort community that doubles its police force in summer by hiring special officers. Bank Job Arrests LOWER TWP. - Four Middle Twp men, the oldest 21, have been charged in connection with the May 5 armed robbery of a branch bank office on Bayshore Rd.,

Villas.

But authorities were only able to recover less than 13,000 of the more than $8,000 taken, the rest allegedly having been spent at Atlantic City Casinos The sawed-off shotgun the theives left behind in the bank when they fled apparently led to the quick arrests, which authorities completed last Saturday. (See separate story). Falls In; Dies A 55 year-old.Barrington man pulled fromdhe Delaware Bay after falling overboard while fishing near Brandywine Light, died at Burdette Tomlin Hospital

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Authorities said Patrick Sinesi was fishing out of a 20-ft. boat with two other men last Tuesday rooming when he fell overboard. He was rescued by a Coast Guard swimmer and immediately by - helicopter to Court House. (Page 21 Please)